Annie Segarra

Annie Segarra (born August 22, 1990),[1] also known as Annie Elainey, is an American YouTuber, artist, and activist for LGBT and disability rights.[2][3] Segarra, who is queer, Latinx, and disabled, advocates for accessibility, body positivity, and media representation of marginalized communities.[4][2][5][6]

Annie Elainey
Personal information
BornAnnie Segarra
(1990-08-22) August 22, 1990
YouTube information
Channel
Genredisability
Subscribers18,900
(2019-11-10)
Total views1.2M
(2019-11-10)

YouTube career

In 2010, Segarra created a Tumblr account Stop Hating Your Body, which became a popular forum for people to share stories about body image and self-love.[7][8][9] Segarra was invited to speak at schools about body image issues.[8][9] She launched a YouTube channel and began vlogging, as Annie Elainey, about body image and recovery from an eating disorder.[2]

In 2014, Segarra began experiencing pain when walking, and eventually needed a wheelchair to get around. At age 26 she was diagnosed with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS), a genetic collagen disorder.[2][4] Segarra documented her experiences and thoughts about disability on her YouTube channel.[2][10] She has cited Frida Kahlo, another queer Latina suffering from chronic pain, as a source of empowerment.[2][5]

Segarra felt that the 2017 Women's March lacked visibility and accessibility for disabled people. In response, she created a t-shirt with the text "The Future is Accessible",[11] modeled after a popular "The Future is Female" shirt from the 1970s.[12]

In 2017, Segarra was featured in the NBCNews.com Latino 20.[13]

In 2019, Segarra was selected to be part of the YouTube NextUp program.[14]

Personal life

Segarra lives in Miami, Florida.[2][15] She has a younger sister, Emily, who is autistic. Segarra regards Emily as her best friend.[2]

References
  1. Segarra, Annie. "About". Annie Segarra. Retrieved September 24, 2017 – via Facebook.
  2. Carrie (December 26, 2016). "Queer Crip Love Fest: Talking with Queer Disabled Latinx Activist Annie Segarra about Family and Connection". Autostraddle. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  3. Leary, Alaina (August 30, 2017). "Activist Spotlight: Annie Segarra – YouTuber, Artist, Activist". Rooted in Rights. Disability Rights Washington. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  4. Kienapple, Bronwyn (September 1, 2017). "Here's What YouTuber Annie Elainey Wants You to Know About Being Disabled". Brit + Co. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  5. Reichard, Raquel (August 24, 2016). "Woman Crush(ing the Patriarchy) Wednesday: Annie Elainey Segarra". Latina. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  6. Green, Nadege. "Annie Segarra On Being A Millennial With A Disability And Accessibility In Miami". www.wlrn.org. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  7. Jio, Sarah (April 29, 2011). "Stop Hating Your Body! That's The Message of This New Web Site". Glamour. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  8. Salek, Christine (May 14, 2013). "Stop Hating Your Body Tumblr: Creator Annie Segarra Discusses Popular Blog". Mic.com. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  9. Baker, Katie J.M. (June 30, 2011). "Body-Positive Blogs: Helpful Or Hurtful?". Refinery29. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  10. Dupere, Katie. "These 11 YouTubers with disabilities will make you laugh, think and learn". Mashable. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  11. "The Future is Accessible T-Shirt | Bonfire". Bonfire. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
  12. "Interview: Annie Segarra, The Future is Accessible". Bonfire. May 30, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  13. Sesin, Carmen (October 2, 2017). "#NBCLatino20: Advocate for Inclusion, Annie Segarra". NBCNews.com. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  14. "YouTube's Latest NextUp Program To Spotlight Latino, Black, And Female Creators". www.tubefilter.com. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  15. Zinn, Dori (March 30, 2017). "OUT50 Miami: Annie Segarra – The Disabilities Advocate". South Florida Gay News. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
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